Job Description

TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting the following candidates on behalf of a children’s residential service based in Roscommon and Westmeath.  

These positions are offered on a permanent contract basis. 

Social Care Workers/Residential Care Workers

Social Care Leaders/Residential Care Leaders

Salary: €38,020 = €18 per hour for Social care workers

Salary: €41184 = €20 per hour for Social care leaders


Qualifications:

A Bachelor (Ord/Hons) or MA/MSc in any of the following fields:
• QQI Level 8 in Psychology
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
• QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
• QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies (inc. 4th year students in Social Care / Studies course)
• QQI Level 7 in Family Support
• Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
• Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
• BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
• Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent

Requirements:
• A full, clean drivers’ licence, valid in Ireland.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres and Children’s First.
• Ability to work with young people and challenging behaviour.
• Passion to support young people who have experienced trauma in their lives.

Essential Experience:
Experience working in children’s residential care is essential.

What we offer:
• Incremental Salary Scale annually
• Support & Development through supervision
• Educational Assistance Grants
• Career progression within the company
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Paid to attend professional training
• Team building days and company events annually
• Caring, Friendly and Positive Workplace Environment
• Monthly in person workshops with Play Therapist and Psychotherapist,
• A culture of recognition, acknowledgement and appreciation for employees
• Pensions contributions excessing the standard auto-enrolment entitlements
• An Employee Assistance Programme


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